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Christian Panagakos is the founder and Managing Member of Florida Bankruptcy Advisors, a consumer-focused law firm that strives to help individual consumers understand their legal and financial rights as permitted under both state and federal law. He has been a licensed attorney since 1995 and is a current member of both the U.S. District Court and the Bankruptcy Court for Florida’s Southern District.
Throughout his career, Mr. Panagakos has led or supported over $300M in closed transactions across a variety of industries and business capacities. Seeing a need in the South Florida market for a law firm geared to helping individual consumers fight financial challenges caused by the recession, Mr. Panagakos began Florida Bankruptcy Advisors.
If you are an individual consumer facing a financial challenge, we urge you to contact our office before taking any desperate measures like raiding your retirement plan, transferring property, or transferring credit card balances. We also recommend that you contact us if you have been sued or if there is a pending judgment. Creditors often satisfy judgments by seizing bank accounts, garnishing wages or placing liens on property; thus, you are better to avoid them whenever possible. We hope to hear from you sooner rather than later.
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120 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 207, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334
1451 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
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Posted by Abby | October 13, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7; Provided total PEACE of MIND through the process!!!! Thank You, Christian!!!!!!
I am a single parent, mother of two children, who lost my financial investments due to the market crash back in 2008. It took a few years to finally determine that Chapter 7 would be the best solution under my circumstances. I spent many months researching the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy. ...
Posted by Scott | May 14, 2014 | Foreclosure
Successful deed in lieu settlement
Like many South Florida homeowners, I purchased a property in Fort Lauderdale during the height of the market. After putting down 20% on the property at closing, I was still underwater by over $120K, resulting from a decrease in value of 67%. Prior to engaging Christian, we utilized a realtor and l...
Posted by JAGRAM | March 28, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
AN ATTORNEY HELPING THE OVERWHELMED IN NEED OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
DUE TO LOSSES IN OUR HOME FROM HURRICANE WILMA AND LOSS OF INCOME DUE TO THE CRASH IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET RESULTING IN A DRASTIC DROP IN INCOME WE WERE UNABLE TO PAY OUR DEBTS AND AS A LAST RESORT HAD TO FILE BANKRUPTCY. ATTORNEY CHRISTIAN. TOOK THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND OUR PREDICAMENT AND ASSISTED ...
Posted by Beverly | July 02, 2013 | Debt Settlement
Having a very trustworthy and honest attorney
Christian Panagakos is an excellent lawyer and helped me with my credit card debt. He negotiated with the banks and did an excellent job in getting them to reduce what I owed them. I was able to pay the credit cards without having to file bankrupsy. I would recommend him to anyone who is in troub...
Posted by Darren | February 19, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Among a sea of Bankruptcy lawyers available in the South Florida area, That same day I left message with close to a dozen lawyers and Christian was the first to return my call, minutes after calling. He diligently helped me through all the Bankruptcy procedures, gathering of data, filling out form...
"I had the pleasure of working on the other side of a matter from Christian and, while he, of course, zealously advocated for his client, he was also very courteous, cordial, and a joy to work with. I endorse Christian."
"Christian is ethical, personable and has a full-steam-ahead attitude towards his client's objectives. Many of our clients have engaged him to handle their Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcies. Christian got the job done in a timely manner and has always exceeded client expectations. I recommend and endorse Christian."
"Christian is a tireless advocate for his client. He has designed systems that walk the client through the bankruptcy process in an efficient and cost effective manner. He is focused and attentive to details. His background in running successful businesses shows in the manner in which he operates his firm. For these reasons, I endorse Christian."
"Mr. Panagakos is extremely respected and knowledgeable in his field of practice and has always provided a zealous and competent representation for each and every referral I have sent him. I look forward to continuing to work with him in the future!"
"Christian is a smart and skilled bankruptcy lawyer. I would trust him to handle any bankruptcy matter."
"Christian is an experienced bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorney. Christian uses his experience gained from many years working in corporate America as a businessman along with his knowledge of the law to provide one of a kind legal advice to all his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christian is a very good attorney that cares for his clients. I have referred numerous clients to Christian and have always had positive feedback from the clients. Diligence, responsivness and competency are the true tests of an attorney and Christian certainly hits the mark on all three."
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1991
President's Honor Roll (4.0 GPA), University of Florida
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Florida Bankruptcy Advisors, P.L.
2005 - 2011
Executive / General Counsel, United Management Services
2004 - 2005
Executive / General Counsel, Land-Cellular Corporation
1999 - 2004
Director, GTECH Corporation
1995 - 1998
Associate, Catalyst Financial Corp.
2012 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationAffiliate Member
1995 - Present
American Bar Association
Order of Discharge Granted
Order of Discharge Granted
Order of Discharge Granted
Order of Discharge Granted
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
MA - Masters
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
1991
MA - Masters
English
Spanish
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